Giza: Find burgers with class at Burp, Vero Beach's newest restaurant

A new burger joint called Burp has taken over Bijou's former space on 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach.

Burp opened almost secretly, on July 18, without any advertising. But now the word has gotten out and it's been a packed house ? for good reason. The restaurant is run by the same people behind Bijou and Avanzare, and anyone who has dined at those restaurants can expect the same exceptional service at Burp.

We visited during the week, expecting to miss the crowds. Although we were the first ones through the doors as soon as they were unlocked, four other tables were filled within five minutes.

Although the menu offers sandwiches and seafood, including catfish, Burp's main staple is custom burgers.

My guest opted for the bijou burger, while I chose the New Mexico burger, both for $12.50. Served on sesame buns, the bijou was loaded with brie cheese and grilled onions, while the New Mexico had green chilies, queso cheese, onion, lettuce and tomato.

Brie cheese coupled with grilled onions on the bijou burger was delicious. The green chilies of the New Mexico paired with queso gave just a hint of heat, but was packed with flavor. Both burgers were juicy and cooked to the perfect temperature as ordered.

Burgers at Burp come with your choice of fries, collard greens, cheddar grits or sweet potato fries. For $1 more, my guest and I both opted to upgrade our sides. She selected homemade onion rings and I picked the mac n' cheese. Both sides were spot-on comfort food.

With great, fresh ingredients and a selection of wines, Burp offers casual food in an upscale environment.

Burp

Cuisine: American

Address: 1901 14th Ave., Vero Beach

Hours: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (Closed Sunday and Monday)

Phone: 772-999-2150

Reservations: No

Handicapped Access: Yes

Sara Giza dines anonymously for #TCPalmSocial at the expense of Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers. Contact her at saragiza@yahoo.com or follow @saragiza on Instagram.